Lok Sabha elections as good as rigged: Development economist Jean Dreze
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Development economist Jean Dreze has stated that the Lok Sabha elections in India are as good as rigged. He mentioned that the main opposition parties in the state, such as Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Rashtriya Janata Dal, and the Congress, are systematically targeted, with their leaders facing scrutiny and harassment by central agencies. Dreze also highlighted the chronic failure of Indian democracy, stating that it is incompatible with the economic and social inequalities in the country. He recommended a radical overhaul of the schooling system in Jharkhand and revitalizing the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) to address poverty and backwardness in the state. Dreze emphasized the need for political leadership and a shift towards harnessing local resources for sustainable and equitable development.

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